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Speaker 1: Now we turn to the reading of the Appellation News
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Express for news in the Pikeville and Pike County. As
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a reminder, Radio Eye is a reading service intended for
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people who are blind or have other disabilities that might
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make it difficult to read printed material. The Appellation News
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Express is donated to Radio Eye by the publisher. Your
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reader today is Bob Glike we will be given the
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edition dated April third to sixth, twenty twenty six. The
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headline of the first story Hunting Eggs at Meta Baptist
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Church two colorful photos, one of a young a young
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girl sitting in the grass with her large basket of
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Easter plastic Easter eggs, opening one up to discover a
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chocolate egg inside, and a second photo of two youngsters
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running through the large expanse of the yard at Meta
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Baptists searching for eggs. The caption reads, Children from John's
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Creek area gather at Meta Baptist Church for an Easter
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egg hunt on April first. During the event, Pastor Jody
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Thompson showed the children a short animated video and discussed
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the meaning and importance of Easter to the grow. Following
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the Easter egg hunt at the church grounds. The children
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were treated to hot dogs and cookies and had the
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opportunity to die eggs and make Easter crafts. Looks like
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a good time was had by all. A photo on
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the left hand side shows the On March twenty eighth,
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the college, the Kentucky College of Optometry held its white
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Coat sous ceremony for fifty two members of the class
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of twenty twenty eight. The headline for this story is
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ky COO hosted white Coat ceremony for class of twenty
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twenty eight. A special addition to the Appalachian newspapers. The
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University of Pikeville College Kentucky College of Optometry held its
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traditional whitecoat ceremony on March twenty eighth in the health
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Profession's Education Building on the U Pike's Cab campus. Fifty
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two members of the class of twenty twenty eight received
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their white coats in the presence of family, friends, and
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others from the campus community. According to the statement from
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a pike Whitecoat Ceremonies, the statements that are widely recognized
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as rights of passage for students entering the health professions,
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reinforcing the values of professionalism, confidence, compassion, and commitment to
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patient centered care. Students were students were given the symbolic
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white coat, representing their entry into the optometric profession. According
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to the statement, this white coat received to day is
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more than a garment. It's a symbol of professionalism, compassion,
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and trust. Your patient's place in you.
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Speaker 2: Since k y C O D renee reader O D
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F A A O F B C L A F
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s L s f I A c l e F
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M A P, those are all of her suffixes for
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the titles and degrees she holds.
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Speaker 1: When someone sits in your chair, they are placing their
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confidence in you, not just for your knowledge, but for
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your care. The statement said, ceremony marks a significant milestone
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in the student's professional journey as a transition from the
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classroom into clinical training. The white coat itself serves as
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a powerful symbol of trust, responsibility, and dedication to healing.
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These guides these principal guide students throughout their education and
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future careers. The statement said. The white coat is an honor,
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a privilege, and an earned right of passage that represents
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the transitioning of the of the professional graduate student to
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health care practice and patient care. Set Associate Dean for
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Academic Affairs Donald J. Egan od FA AO FNAP Optometric
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students are given a whitecoat as a visual reminder of
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their professional oath and commitment to providing high quality healthcare.
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During the ceremony, students recited the ky CO Professional Conduct Pledge,
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affirming their commitment to ethical practice and the well being
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of their patients. Faculty leaders also offered remarks recognizing the
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importance of their milestone and the responsibility that accompanies the
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privilege of patient care. Brad Lane od m BA m
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M ed f A A m o S, Vice President
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of Southern Council of Optometrics, served as the keynote speaker
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for the ceremony. He can he encouraged the students to
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use their education and training to better their communities. I
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used to think success meant leaving where I came from,
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leaving the small town and leaving the struggle, Lane said,
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But I have come to the understanding something of something different.
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The goal isn't to leave. The goal is to come,
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become something and then decide what you're going to do
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with it. Use it to serve, use it to lead,
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use it to make a difference in the lives of
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people who are trusting you. So as you put on
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that white coat to day, wear it with pride, wear
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it with purpose, But more than anything, let it reflect
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who you are. Back to the front page. Former Pike
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teacher charged with soliciting miners for sexual activity. A News
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Express staff report a Pike County teacher and coach has
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been arrested on charges that he, while in the position
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of authority, used electronic devices with the intention of procuring
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or promoting the use of a minor for sexual activity.
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According to court records, Zachary Hill, thirty five, of East
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Shelbyana Road in Pikeville, was charged with two counts of
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using a computer or communications as systems for the purpose
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of procuring or promoting the use of a miner for
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sexual unlawful sexual activity, and one count of tampering with
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physical evidence. A true bill charging Hill was returned by
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the grand jury on March fifth. The indictment remained sealed
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until his arrest. The indictment said that on two occasions
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in twenty twenty three, Hill, a person of authority or
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position in a special trust, committed the offense of using
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a computer or communication systems for the purpose of procuring
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or promoting the use of a minor for unlawful sexual
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activity when he communication with a minor by the means
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of a computer or communication systems for the purpose of
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procuring or promoting certain prohibited sexual activity. The charges, according
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to the incident, related to two different children. Hill was
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a teacher, softball coach, bus driver, and act at Shelby
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Valley High School during these times. During these time periods,
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according to court records, Pike County School Superintendent Fred Browning
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said Hill resigned from the school system several years ago.
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According to the citation written by Pike County Sheriff's Deputy
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Keith Gillespie, the indictment laurrant was served on Hill on
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April first, when Hill showed up to Pike County Judicial
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Center to pay a fine in a related unrelated case.
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As a press time, Hill remained in custody at Pike
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County Detention Center. There is a photo of mister Pike
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excuse me, mister Hill in this article. A new store
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is announced. Yes Ali's coming to Coal Run By Gary Sloan,
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staff writer. A new store has announced it is locating
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in the city of Coal Run. Ali's will be in
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the former Big Lots location and features bargains and discounted items.
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We are excited to welcome Ali's to Cole Run. Andrew Scott,
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Mayor of the City of Cole Run, said, this is
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another example of the city rebounding from the devastating twenty
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twenty five flood event. J C. Penny recently reopened its
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location after floodwaters reached nearly seven feet inside the store.
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Several other businesses have either reopened or will be reopening soon,
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and other new businesses have expressed interested in the interest
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in locating in Coal Run. After such a horrible event
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as the flood was, it's exciting to see businesses returning
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and opening in Cole Run, Scott said. In our unrelated situation,
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Scott addressed the ongoing closure of City Hall and the
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Community Center because of the waterline break. The damage was
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significant inside both the City Hall and the Community Center,
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Scott said, other we have people working diligently to get
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both the City Hall and Community Center reopened. The waterline
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break occurred during a weekend while both areas were closed.
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City Hall employees have been answering phone calls and conducting
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business off site, so there has been no disruption in
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city business being conducted Scott said, however, several events have
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been booked for the community Center had had to be
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either canceled or moved to another location. Our staff has
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been reaching out to those who have booked the Community
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Center to make them aware of the situation. Scott continued.
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While I can't give a definite a definitive reopening date,
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it will be as soon as possible. Valley Elementary named
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students of the Month for February. Valley Elementary School has
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named it students of the Month for February. These students
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are kindergarten Jodo Little, Caylin Honeker, Macy Potter, Eli Reid,
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Isabella Wagner, first grade, Bronx Adkins, ray Lee Booth, Wyatt,
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Case Bolk, Casin, Keing, Harlow May, second grade, Macy Hampton, Dawson, Little,
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Haydel May, Lillian Rodgers, third grade, Teagan Barrett, Grace Case Bolt,
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Saren Corbier, Shaughnessy Reynolds, Maddie Scarberry, fourth grade, Landon Bartley,
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Blake Johnson, ariet Aria Factor, fifth grade, Hunter Adams, Aaron Johnson,
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Reagan Roberts, Hayden Tackert, Kaylee Wallin sixth grade, Teagan Bentley,
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Braxton Brown, Peyton Dodson, will Hall, Lucas Jones, Bristol Newsom
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seventh grade, Arilynn Brandham, Jordan Keene, Kinsley Kaiser eighth grade,
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Chelsea Halbrook, Piper Little, Marisol Martinez, Scout, Mead Easton Thompson,
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and Elaine Yauss. The article as a picture of all
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the students standing on a flight of stairs holding up
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their certificates. Floyd women charged with drug trafficking in pike
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An Appalachian newspaper's staff report. Two Floyd County women were
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arrested after Pikeville Police said that a warrant a search
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warrant was served at a room at the Pikeville Motel.
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According to an arrest sit just after five am on
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April first, officers served and served the search warrant at
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a comfort in in reference to a drug investigation. During
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the execution of the search warrant, the citation said, officers
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located items consistent with drug trafficking, including quantities of fentanyl, MESM, penabene, cocaine,
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and various pills. The citation said the officers also found cash,
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packaging and cutting agents. Two women in the room, Gretchen L. Belvin,
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forty six, of Open Fork Road. David and Marcia or
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David and Monica Hall, forty nine of Red morg Branch Teaberry,
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were arrested. Bevans was lodged in the Pike County Detention
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Center charges of first degree trafficking in a controlled substance
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bracket greater than or equal to two grams of methamphetamine bracket,
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Aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance bracket greater than twenty
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eight grams of fentanyl bracket, first degree possession of a
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controlled substance bracket, led first defense bracket, possession of drug paraphernalia,
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first degree trafficking and a controlled substance bracket greater than
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or equal to four grams of cocaine bracket, possession of marijuana,
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first degree possession of controlled substance for an unspecified first defense,
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second degree possession of controlled substance unspecified, and third degree
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possession of controlled substance unspecified. Hall was lodged in the
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jail in the jail on charges of aggravated trafficking in
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a controlled stubstance bracket of greater than twenty eight percent
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twenty eight grams of fentanyl bracket, first degree trafficking of
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control substance greater than two or equal to or two
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grams of methanphetamine, first offense, first degree Possession of controlled
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substance bracket LSD, First Defense bracket possession of drug paraphernalia,
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First degree trafficking of a controlled stubsance bracket greater than
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or equal to four grams of cocaine, bracket possession of marijuana,
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First degree possession of a controlled substance bracket, First Defense,
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unspecified bracket, second degree possession of a controlled substance brackets unspecified,
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closed bracket, third degree possession of a controlled substance bracket,
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failure to appear in court, and bail jumping. In the article,
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they have two photos, one of Gretchen Bevans and one
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of Monica Hall, both taken during time of rest. Cameron
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makes campaigns stop in Pikeville by Terry L. May News editor,
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One of the several Republican candidates seeking the U. S.
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Senate seat being vacated by Mitch McConnell, talked with local
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voters in Pikeville as part of a whirlwind tour in
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eastern Kentucky during the morning of April first, Daniel Cameron
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came to Pikeville and talked to supporters during a morning
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session at Heavenly Doughnuts. After that, he traveled to Paintsville
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and Hazard, respectively. He ended his day at Young Republicans
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in Turning Point USA rally on the campus of the
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University of Kentucky. During his time in Pikesville, Cameron emphasized
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his focus on issues like lowering taxes, energy independence, and
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America First Movement. He also talked about his tenure as
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Kentucky's Attorney general, his pro family philosophy, conservative values, and
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his Christian beliefs. Drawing on Pike Counties in Eastern Kentucky's
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history with the mining industry, he promoted several co related topics,
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such as extracting rare earth minerals essential for high tech
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defense and green energy applications, and increasing coal stockpiles for
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energy utility for energy production. I believe there are more
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and more concerns about blackouts and gray outs, Cameron said.
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The way to rectify that is to ensure that we
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have a stockpile of coal here. That means we have
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of the reserve, but it also means that we can
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put more people back into the mining operations. That can
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allow for exploration to get coal and have it in
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stockpiles while while which will maintain our security interests not
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only here but across the country. He is currently, he said,
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current guidelines require up to a one hundred and twenty
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day stockpile for emergency situations. However, Cameron wants to see
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that emergency stockpile reserve increased to one hundred and eighty
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day to one hundred and eighty day requirement. When I
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think about what our issues are as a nation, its
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energy independence, its national security, Cameron said, some of the
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things that power our iPhones and cell phones and other
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electronic devices are what we are referred to as rare
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earth minerals. We have a lot of coal ash in Kentucky.
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If we extract rare earth elements from the coal ash,
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that will allow us to source those mineral materials domestically,
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He continued. It would be really critical and really big,
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big important step for Kentucky. He said plants would be
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needed for extraction of that process. Kentucky would be perfect
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location for that. Cameron also stressed that when large industries
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would be recruited for rural areas, having multiple smaller manufacturing
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opportunities located in these areas would also be an economic
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boom for struggling communities. He also addressed term limits and
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said that if elected, he would see to have only
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two terms. I think every every so often we need
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new blood and new ideas in the Congress, a new energy,
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a new vigor. Cameron said, that is what I hope
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to bring during this period of time when he asked
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when asked about his relationship with McConnell, Cameron said he
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would be he would be beholden to no one but
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his constituents. I have had I have had people ask
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me if I would like Rand Paul, if I'm more
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like Rand Paul or Mitch McConnell, he said, I tell
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people that I am going to be Daniel Cameron. I
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am not someone that I have that I have shown
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repeatedly that has was formed by Braith, formed by the constitutions,
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formed by values of Kentuckians, and that it is all
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that I ever want to lead me. I am my
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own man. I make my own decision, he continued. My
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identity is in Christ and that is the way I
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view myself as a man, a husband, a dad, and
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in the role that you will give me. If you
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will give me that opportunity. In the article itself, it
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shows a picture of the US candidate Daniel Cannon talking
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with local voters during a Can's Paint stop in Pikeville.
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On April first, You Pike launches a new Masters of
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Science and bio Medical Service of Sciences special to the
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Appalachian Newspapers. The University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic
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Medicine has announced the launch of a Master of Science
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in Biomedical Sciences as fully online graduate program designed to
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prepare students for medical school, dental school, autometry programs, and
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other professions health careers. According to the statement from you Pike,
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the thirty credit nonth CIS program is developed is delivered
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in an accelerated eight week course format that can be
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completed in two years. Designed with flexibility in mind, the
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program allows students to strengthen their academic credentials while gaining
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advanced knowledge in the biomechanical and clinical sciences. The statement said.
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This program is intentionally structured to meet students where they
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are and help them move forward, said ky Com d
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k ky Com Dean Joe Kingery do O MBA FA
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CO fp AA fp WHETHER a student is looking to
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an enhance their academic profile for professional school or advanced
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within the healthcare field. This degree allows for scientific foundation,
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advertising support, and flexibility they need to succeed. The MBS
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curriculum emphasizes scientific reasoning, ethical decision making, and applied research
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skills in addition to core courses and applied genetics, research
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and biostatistics. Students may choose from a range of interdisciplinary
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electives in areas such as leadership, social policy, medical health,
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mental health and addiction policy, artificial intelligence for communication strategies,
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and crisis communication. The statement said these electives allow students
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to tailor their education to align of personal interest and
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career goals. The program is designed for recent college graduates
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pursuing and pursuing in healthcare, individuals seeking to strengthen their
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applications of professional programs, and working professionals seeking upward mobility
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in medical and health related fields. Students benefit from supportive
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faculty and with expertise in biomedical and clinical sciences, as
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well as career development and professional advertising advising throughout the program.
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Professional advising throughout the program. Admissions are conducted with on
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a rolling basis. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and
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from a regionally accredited institution, preferably in the science related
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field and with a minimum cumulative GPA of two point
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seventy five. Requirement required prerequisite coursework includes general biology, general chemistry,
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Organic chemistry with labs. Additional materials included a personal statement,
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resume or CV, letters of recommendation, and professional transcripts. According
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to the statement, the priority application deadline is May first.
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Applications will continue to be reviewed until anew all the
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program seats are filled. For more information about the Masters
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of Science in BioMed Mechanical or Biomedical Sciences at k COOM,
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or to apply, visit upike dot edu. Backslash mb MS